BLT at 25: Bumstead and Becker Reflect on Leadership Training
This year, the NAB Leadership Foundation's Broadcast Leadership Training program celebrates its 25th anniversary. In an exclusive Radio Ink interview, graduates Trila Bumstead and Carolyn Becker reveal how the BLT transformed their careers.
KSSK Breaks Record For Honolulu’s Kapiolani in 2025 Radiothon
The 19th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids raised $910,000 to support lifesaving programs at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. The two-day fundraiser, aired live on iHeartMedia Honolulu’s KSSK, is the largest total in the event’s history.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Foreign Influence
(Paige Nianaber) US radio can sometimes have a very narrow worldview. We rarely know or follow brands, even just across the border. If you’re doing “The $1000 Minute,” guess what? It’s bathed in Canadian DNA and started with Stu Jeffries at BOOM in Toronto.
I Can’t Believe They Got Promoted!
(Chris Stonick) Be in this industry long enough, and you’ve probably said that to yourself upon reading the news on LinkedIn or this trade. If you’re a manager (and being honest with yourself), you’ve probably even wondered to yourself, "Why on Earth did I promote them??"
KWXX Boosts Big Island Coverage, Adds Emergency Alerts in Kaʻū
New West Broadcasting has expanded its reach on Hawaiʻi's Big Island with the launch of a new broadcast booster for KWXX, bringing local programming and emergency alerting capabilities to the rural Kaʻū district through a partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi.
KBA’s Winkle To Lead Expert Legal Panel At Forecast 2026
Broadcasters are heading into 2026 facing a complex set of regulatory signals from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you reading the signals right?
Saving Over-the-Air Radio
(Mike McVay) Over-the-air radio doesn’t need a miracle - it needs a mindset shift. To truly resurrect its place in the audio ecosystem, it must evolve from being just a broadcast medium to becoming a multi-platform content powerhouse.
You and Your (Online) Shadow
(John Shomby) As my friend Mike McVay reminded us last week, safety for talent is always a very real issue. The events of the past week were also a reminder of something we all too often forget: your online presence can cost you your job and, maybe even your career.
NABLF Announces Broadcast Leadership Training Class of 2026
The NAB Leadership Foundation has announced the Broadcast Leadership Training class of 2026, launching a new 10-month executive MBA-style program designed to prepare the next generation of broadcast executives.
FCC Extends Deadline for 2025 EEO Audit Responses
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has extended the deadline for stations selected in the 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity audit. About five percent of US radio and television stations were randomly selected for review in letters issued August 8.
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